Holiday Traditions
This Jewish holiday tradition known as the “Festival of Lights” begins December 18th and lasts “eight crazy nights”.
Hanukah
Which popular holiday beverage is also called "milk punch?"
Eggnog
In the classic Christmas movie, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch was described with three words. What are they?
Stink. Stank. Stunk.
This classic carol has been voted America’s favorite 5 years in a row.
O Holy Night
People in some areas of Europe and China don which color underwear to bring them luck on New Year’s Eve?
Red
In what city was the Christian messiah, Jesus Christ, born?
According to a poll conducted by YouGov.com, this classic Christmas day dish is consumed by 76% of all Americans.
Roasted potatoes
In the movie Elf, what was the first rule of The Code of Elves?
Treat everyday like Christmas.
In the classic holiday film, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, what song does Clark Griswold sing when attempting to turn on his 25,000 bulb Christmas light display?
Joy to the World
Junkanoo is a holiday celebration that features lavish parades with intricate costumes and floats. These parades — often the talk of the community — take place on Boxing Day and New Year’s, and originated on what island nation?
The Bahamas
On what day is the white candle of the German Advent Wreath lit?
Christmas Day
What is the star ingredient in a traditional British Christmas pudding?
Raisins
What gift did Clark Griswold receive in lieu of a bonus check in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
Enrollment in the "jelly of the month club"...the gift that keeps on giving.
This artist wears the crown for the all-time best selling Christmas album worldwide.
Elvis Presley
What is the name of the scary, horned mythical figure from Alpine folklore that follows St. Nicholas around, terrorizing naughty children?
Krampus
The “Christmas Log,” also known in the native language as the “pooping log or Caga Tió”, is a beloved tradition in which children feed and clothe a log during Christmastime in hopes that it will eventually excrete presents. In which country did this one-of-a-kind ritual originate?
Spain
People in the American South often eat this food to attract good luck in the New Year. (Hint: It’s also traditionally served during Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.)
Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks
This artist is known for recording a Christmas album with the Muppets in 1979.
John Denver
People born on Christmas day belong to this astrological star sign.
Capricorn
Some communities across Sweden celebrate the Yule season by erecting a large straw effigy of this animal, and then setting it on fire.
A goat
Many Japanese families make a tradition of eating a Christmas meal at which fast food restaurant?
KFC...probably keeping them in business
This holiday classic inspired the hit series sitcom The Wonder Years in 1988...
This country music icon/legend wrote Roy Orbison’s hit, “Pretty Paper”.
Willie Nelson
Which US President banned Christmas trees from the White House?
President Theodore Roosevelt